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Ana Valens


Ana Valens is a reporter specializing in online queer communities, marginalized identities, and adult content creation. She is a former Daily Dot staff writer. Her work has appeared at Vice, Vox, Truthout, Bitch Media, Kill Screen, Rolling Stone, and the Toast. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, and spends her free time developing queer adult games.

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5-year-old Texas shooting survivor asks for Christmas cards while he recovers

Even after everything, his family says Ryland is still smiling.

On Dec 8, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Roy Moore agrees with Putin on gay marriage, implies America is evil

Moore thinks gay rights, not preying on minors, is one of America's evils.

On Dec 8, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Ice cream shop’s oversexed cow mascot goes viral

Not all residents are happy about the cow's bare behind.

On Dec 7, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Americans have to elect more than 20,000 LGBTQ politicians to reach true equality

Right now there are 448.

On Dec 7, 2017 by Ana Valens

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'Think if a black man went after high school girls anyone would try to make him a senator?' flyer

Roy Moore’s opponent under fire for racist campaign ad

What were Doug Jones' people even thinking?

On Dec 7, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Australian Parliament legalizes gay marriage after long battle.

Australia legalizes gay marriage—and Parliament bursts into song

Australians joined in the celebration, hugging, singing, and crying.

On Dec 7, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Melanie Martinez was accused of sexual assault over Twitter.

Yes, women can commit rape

The woman who accused Melanie Martinez should be believed, too.

On Dec 6, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Female senators called on Al Franken to resign from office amid sexual misconduct claims.

9 women senators call for Al Franken to resign

An investigation is already underway.

On Dec 6, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Republican lawmaker proclaims heterosexuality in homophobic rant

Rep. Daryl Metcalfe also implied a colleague could receive sexual favors from Democrats.

On Dec 6, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Pink’s heartwarming gender-neutral parenting stories go viral

Raising your kids gender-neutral means no labels and no pressure, Pink says.

On Dec 5, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Haywood High school students protest racist social media post

Teens walk out of class over racist Snapchat messages

The students involved said they wanted to hang Black students.

On Dec 5, 2017 by Ana Valens

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‘Weinstein Effect’ could be leading to more reported rapes

Survivors are feeling more confident to speak out.

On Dec 5, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Cop calls out white male privilege, is placed on administrative leave

If only more officers were like her.

On Dec 4, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Australian politician proposes to his partner during gay marriage debate

Rep. Tim Wilson is also the first to ever propose marriage on the House floor.

On Dec 4, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Obama says women need to be in power because men have ‘problems’

Does this mean Michelle will lead us?

On Dec 4, 2017 by Ana Valens

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